Life and Political Career of Abner Mikva

2015-08-17T04:00:29-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/0a2/20150817040605003_hd.jpgAbner Mikva talked about his service in all three branches of the federal government and his experiences in state government. After serving ten years in the Illinois House of Representatives, Abner Mikva was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1969. While serving in the House, Representative Mikva (D-IL) was appointed by President Carter to the D.C. Court of Appeals, where he served as Chief Judge from 1991-1994. He ended his political career as White House Counsel to President Bill Clinton from 1994 to 1995.

Abner Mikva talked about his service in all three branches of the federal government and his experiences in state government. After serving…
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Abner Mikva talked about his service in all three branches of the federal government and his experiences in state government. After serving ten years in the Illinois House of Representatives, Abner Mikva was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1969. While serving in the House, Representative Mikva (D-IL) was appointed by President Carter to the D.C. Court of Appeals, where he served as Chief Judge from 1991-1994. He ended his political career as White House Counsel to President Bill Clinton from 1994 to 1995. close